Stage 1 – Pureed First Foods The purpose of this stage is to get the baby used to taking food from a spoon. It is really important to allow plenty of time for this stage as up until now the baby has been used to a continuous flow from a nipple or teat. Most of their nourishment will continue to be provided by breast
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There are some foods that can cause allergic reactions in some babies. What babies and young children eat will affect their health later in life. The following information shows which foods should be avoided at certain ages. Eggs Both the yoke and the white need to be cooked until they are solid. Avoid for under 6 months but fine for babies aged 6 to
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1) Fresh 2) Tinned 3) 100% pure natural juice 4) Frozen 5) Dried One portion is equal to one handful. Suggestions of how you can get five portions a day 1) One glass of 100% pure natural juice. 2) One piece of fresh fruit. 3) One tablespoon of dried fruit. 4) Salad in a sandwich. 5) 2-3 tablespoons of frozen vegetables.
Weaning is the gradual process of introducing food to a baby and reducing a baby’s total dependence on milk. However, it is still important for you to continue breastfeeding your baby or give about a pint of formula milk, until they are 12 months old. Other milk based products such as: yogurts, fromage frais and cheese also count towards daily intake of milk. A
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